Hilari Bell - Shield, Sword, And Crown 03 by Crown Of Earth

Author:Crown Of Earth [Earth, Crown Of]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 0101-01-01T00:00:00+00:00

HILARI BELL

the wall that surrounded the palace he now lived in.

It was also deserted, except when the children played there and Edoran went to the fortress whenever he had free time. There he could shelter from the cold sea wind and relax in his own company, with no critical eyes upon him.

It seemed to him as if every time he drew a breath Moll found yet another dirty, demeaning task for him to muddle through. But he was glad that he was down on his hands and knees, scrubbing the floor of the meeting hall where the women had gathered to knit more sweaters, when the searchers arrived.

One of the teens, a plump girl with long hair braided down her back, slipped into the room to announce that there was an army patrol “looking for some young nobleman who’s run away!”

Edoran froze, his hands wrapped in the filthy rag.

One of the women said, “Well, we’ve no nobles here,” and several of them smiled.

He thought that Moll cast him a curious glance, but none of the others appeared to give his presence a thought, even when a pair of soldiers appeared in the doorway.

Edoran started to peek at them, then realized it would be less suspicious to stare openly. He didn’t know much about army rank markings, but he thought the young officer was a lieutenant and the other a common soldier. They both looked equally bored.

“Fair morning, goodmen,” said Moll politely. “I hear you’re looking for a runaway.”

“Yes, mistress.” The lieutenant’s accent proclaimed that he’d been born in the city—and not in its richer parts. It reminded

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